By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com

THUNDER BAY — Fort William First Nation Chief Michele Solomon said she is “disappointed” after hearing that a proposed nuclear waste disposal site will fall on Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation’s traditional territory. “The voices of opposition have not been considered in the selection process scenario. I think that they really […]

By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com

THUNDER BAY – Federal government reform of the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWP) has worried city officials and businesses about the impact on the local economy. On Monday, Coun. Kristen Oliver, chairperson of the inter-governmental affairs committee, brought forward a memorandum calling on the federal government to delay the implementation […]

By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com

THUNDER BAY — The legislation that governs municipal elections in Ontario is in need of an overhaul.  Ontario’s Municipal Elections Act (MEA) will be 30 years old by the next election and the Association of Municipal Managers, Clerks and Treasurers of Ontario (AMCTO), is calling for its modernization. Coun. Kristen […]

By Dave Baxter,
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
Winnipeg Sun

The province is putting the onus on Manitoba’s rural health authorities to clean up needles used to inject drugs and offering funding to help them create “comprehensive” disposal and cleanup plans. “To help provide support while keeping our communities safe and healthy, the Manitoba government is mandating that all regional […]

By Clint Fleury
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
TBnewswatch.com

THUNDER BAY — Thunder Bay police service has confirmed one individual was found dead in their tent on Thursday. A second person who had been living in an encampment died in hospital overnight, according to Holly Gauvin, executive director of Elevate NWO. “Usually with a drop in temperatures, we see […]

By Sandi Krasowski
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The Chronicle-Journal

The announcement of $758 million in federal funding for the purchase of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) Line-2 subway cars is encouraging news for Thunder Bay’s Alstom plant. During Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland’s announcement last week of the federal government’s investment of $1.2 billion over 10 years for the […]

By Rocco Frangione
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
NorthBayNipissing.com

The Township of Perry may be closer to updating its exotic animal bylaw. Council members deferred passing the updated bylaw so they can review the proposed changes one more time. If passed, the new bylaw will replace one approved in 2013 and continue to be known as the “Keeping of […]

- Submitted photo

Susan Sieders and Jan Beazley sort items, as they prepare for the Spirit of Christmas Silent Auction. The fundraiser if being organized by the La Verendrye Hospital Auxiliary on Sunday, December 1st at the Couchiching Multi Use Building starting at 2 p.m. Admission is $6. This is always an afternoon […]

From Nuclear Waste Management Organization
Press release

Today, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization (NWMO) announced it has selected Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation (WLON) and the Township of Ignace as the host communities for the future site for Canada’s deep geological repository for used nuclear fuel. Canadians and Indigenous peoples have been clear that it is essential to […]

By Laura Balanko-Dickson
Staff writer
lbalankodickson@fortfrances.com

Starting this past Monday and running the full week, the Point Park case is being laid out in the Fort Frances courthouse. At stake is the fate of Point Park, and a determination on which party or parties will have a say on any future development of the site. From […]

By Ken Kellar
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
kkellar@fortfrances.com

Three individuals have put their names up for the vacant Town of Fort Frances council seat. The nomination period for the vacancy began on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, after town council elected to undergo an appointment process to fill the seat vacated by Mandi Olson in October. The applicants for […]

By Allan Bradbury
Staff Writer
abradbury@fortfrances.com

Parts are being installed and the ice plant in the ‘52 Canadians rink at the Memorial Sports Centre should be undergoing testing over the next week or so. Ice making is set to begin as soon as possible, though the Town has provided no timeline for the availability of the […]